Trial Outcomes & Findings for Outcomes From Home in Patients Recovering From Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery: Measuring Symptoms and Health-related Quality of Life (NCT NCT00870233)

NCT ID: NCT00870233

Last Updated: 2018-10-15

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

120 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.

Results posted on

2018-10-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Overall Study
STARTED
120
Overall Study
COMPLETED
96
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
24

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
18
Overall Study
Did not undergo laparotomy
3
Overall Study
Incompatible internet browser
2
Overall Study
Death
1

Baseline Characteristics

Outcomes From Home in Patients Recovering From Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery: Measuring Symptoms and Health-related Quality of Life

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
n=120 Participants
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Age, Continuous
55 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
120 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
113 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
105 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
120 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
n=120 Participants
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Requested to be removed from study
18 Participants
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Did not undergo lapartomy
3 Participants
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Incompatible internet browser
2 Participants
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Died
1 Participants
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Completed preoperative session in STAR
69 Participants
Feasibility of Electronic Capture of Patient-reported Symptoms From Home Following Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Didn't complete preop, completed other surveys
27 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended

Population: Nurses who participated in the study

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
n=9 Participants
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Feasibility of Online Symptom Self-reporting in the Early Postoperative Period, and Clinician Perceptions of Its Potential Value in Routine Outpatient Post-operative Cancer Care.
Left MSK before close of study
3 Participants
Feasibility of Online Symptom Self-reporting in the Early Postoperative Period, and Clinician Perceptions of Its Potential Value in Routine Outpatient Post-operative Cancer Care.
Did not complete Clinician Exit Survey
2 Participants
Feasibility of Online Symptom Self-reporting in the Early Postoperative Period, and Clinician Perceptions of Its Potential Value in Routine Outpatient Post-operative Cancer Care.
Reported increased workload bc of STAR system
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: two years

Population: Data were not collected

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period

The percentage of symptoms generated by patients on protocol

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
n=120 Participants
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
ECOG Performance Status
15 percentage of symptoms
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
Nausea
14 percentage of symptoms
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
Fatigue
12 percentage of symptoms
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
Trouble with Strenuos Activities
17 percentage of symptoms
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
Constipation
11 percentage of symptoms
Most Commonly Reported and Most Distressing Symptoms Reported by Patients After Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Using the STAR System
Pain
11 percentage of symptoms

Adverse Events

GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 85 other events
Deaths: 27 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
GYN Pts Undergoing Surgery
n=120 participants at risk
This study will assess patient use of WEBCORE, an online system designed for cancer patients to self-record toxicity-related symptoms based on NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events and global quality of life (QoL) by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30). online platform WEBCORE: Enrollees will be sent weekly email reminders to login to WEBCORE from home. Participants will be expected to complete the questionnaire once pre-operatively and then weekly starting 7 days after surgery until the 6-week post-operative period has ended.
General disorders
ECOG Performance Status
14.2%
17/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
13.3%
16/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
General disorders
Fatigue
10.8%
13/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
General disorders
Pain
7.5%
9/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
5.8%
7/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound complication
5.8%
7/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
General disorders
Fever
5.0%
6/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
7.5%
9/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.83%
1/120 • Up to 16 weeks (between 6-8 weeks post surgery)

Additional Information

Dr. Dennis Chi ME

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 212-639-5016

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place